English Substance Use Commissioners Group

Our first annual report is now finalised. Thanks to @LGAWellbeing and @ADPHUK for all your support. adph.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

The scale of the financial pressures #LocalGov is facing cannot be met by reducing costs, making efficiencies or raising council tax. Without action from the Government, councils will have no choice but to cut the services we all rely on. #SaveLocalServices – a thread 👇

Stigma can stop people from seeking help. This quote is from a report co-produced by @WorkingWEvery1, which explored the lived experiences of and #stigma faced by people with #addiction. Sign up to #APAconf22, to learn how we can tackle stigma in action: zcu.io/thpW

#PublicHealth workers have been improving work life since the 1850's when John Sanderson looked at⬆️ workplace ventilation in Paddington, London. A good work life has huge physical, mental & economic benefits for individuals - and society. #DPH175 #WorkLifeWeek @workingfamUK

'Recreational cannabis legalization and transitions in cannabis use: findings from a nationally representative longitudinal cohort in the United States'. Finds 'some evidence' of association between legalisation and higher cannabis initiation. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ad…

Figures from @ONS show record numbers of people are unemployed due to long term sickness. Read our President @jimmcmanusph's latest #blog on what DsPH are doing to reverse this "alarming trend". 👀➡️bit.ly/presblogSept @felly500 @TennantRuth

Great national meeting today. Lots of ongoing work across multiple working groups and exploring joint work with @OHID Thanks to #JDCU colleagues @WilliamHaydock for updates re new partnership requirements.

📢 Neurodiverse people are overrepresented and unfairly disadvantaged at every step of the criminal justice system. Will you join our call to #BreakTheCycle? Read our full position on neurodiversity and the revolving door: revolving-doors.org.uk/publications/e…

In case you missed it @collect_voice held a really interesting webinar on benzo harm, use and support with @SteveT_OHID @DrRoyaVaziri & Dr Jeffrey Fehler. Check it out: collectivevoice.org.uk/blog/recent-tr…

Another busy week ahead with the Drug and Alcohol Related Deaths Working Group on Friday, a chance to discuss co-working with colleagues from @OHID

Could you Host - Next years #UK #RecoveryWalk 2023 - individuals - groups, councils, services, universities, anyone who thinks they can pull off a walk better than the one that’s just went, can apply by scrolling down here to the bidding process facesandvoicesofrecoveryuk.org/2022-recovery-…

Great hybrid meeting of the #ExecBoard today. Great discussions as always and input from @OHID looking looking at collaborative working. Huge thanks to @ADPHUK as always for your support.

Both modelling and empirical studies show that overdose prevention centres are both effective and cost-effective. Latest example:

👀Read @ADPHUK President @jimmcmanusph's article 'A shared agenda for better health after the pandemic' in this week's special issue of the @BPSOfficial Clinical Psychology Forum.

You can’t separate inequalities of economics & #mentalhealth. Suicide rate in NE now more than twice London rate, new @ONS report shows. Deprivation, depression, the link is 2-way. If #LevellingUp is going to work, it has to address both.

Stigma prevents people from getting the most from #treatment. We need to challenge our words, perceptions and actions in order to help more people with #addiction get the treatment they deserve. Read more case stories on our website: zcu.io/KvUc @WorkingWEvery1

Last chance to book! International Conference on Addiction Treatment and Policy 20 to 22 September 2022 in #Glasgow. Book here eftc2022.scot by 12 September! #RecoveryMonth #mentalhealth #addiction

Book now and join us in Glasgow 20-22 September for this leading international addiction treatment and policy event. Contributors from across Europe and beyond will be sharing their expertise #addiction #recovery #drugpolicy #drugtreatment #MentalHealthMatters

DRUG DEATHS IN ENGLAND, WALES & SCOTLAND STILL SOARING transformdrugs.org/blog/drug-deat…

♾📢♾ The Loop is expanding our #drugchecking services nationwide & to lead on these developments, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Katy Porter as the UK's 1st full time drug checking CEO. Thank you to @thetudortrust for funding this exciting new post. ♾📢♾

Please RT. We are hiring! The Loop is expanding our drug checking services nationwide, has appointed a full time CEO & is now recruiting a full time administrator to work alongside her. Help us bring #drugchecking & associated #harmreduction to everyone! charityjob.co.uk/jobs/the-loop/…